Bonsai Styles

Moyogi or informal upright style This style covers a wide variety of types, is therefore the easiest to accomplish. The vertical shaft is straight but with a naturalness that gives a sinuous shape. James Woolsey: the source for more info. The branches are distributed in an alternative and casual. The first branch is always the thickest, while others reduce their size as they approach the apex of the plant. There are probably more bonsai in this category than in all others, as being appropriate for any species of tree. Chokkan or formal upright style are very scarce, possibly because of the lack of adequate materials to begin cultivation. This style is distinguished by a single trunk, which grows gradually tapering towards the apex. The lower branches are stronger, spaced and as we approach the cup, they are becoming increasingly shorter and less space.

As in the Moyogi, horizontal branches should be developed in the field, the lower thicker than the upper and the height should be rotated from side to side on itself, forming a conical structure. Shake or sloping style of the plant's trunk is inclined at various angles relative to the ground. It is not too big a tree planted at an angle to reduce their height, if not perfectly balanced a bonsai, which could grow on a stream or a similar site. Its branches arise in all directions, strong roots visible on the surface and arranged in the direction of the slope of the plant. Kengai or cascading style bonsai in this, he or trunks seem to fall over the side of the pot, which must be deep to provide a visual balance.